Grilled Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette

Looking for a healthy grilling side for your next cook out? Grilled Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing healthy side dish recipe that brings nothing but compliments from party guests.

Cooking Asparagus tends to be a little monotonous. People either boil Asparagus or roast Asparagus on foil in the oven. Certainly not a lot of creativity. Read on if you are interested in learning about a simple Grilled Asparagus recipe that will bring lots of compliments from your friends and family. Whether it’s Easter dinner at the peak of Asparagus season or a side dish for a family picnic during the summer you’ll hear the simple phrase cooks love to hear…..mmmmm.

Is asparagus and peas a good combination?

Yes, asparagus and peas is a great combination. A great healthy combination! The woody flavors of grilled asparagus goes along well with the crunch of peas. For this recipe, avocado chunks are added to provide creaminess to compliment the crunch of the other vegetables. Then, all the flavors come together with acidity from a light delicious lemon vinaigrette.

Grilled Chopped Asparagus with Peas and Avocado in a Lemon Vinaigrette

How do you make Grilled Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette?

When making this recipe the key is not just flavor, but texture.

First start with a clean grill. Fire it up to 400 degrees F. Not blazing hot just hot. Place the asparagus stems which had the ends removed directly over the heat. You are looking to give the asparagus a little char but not turn them into a burnt mess. The asparagus will provide the crunch texture.

Asparagus on the grill with sear marks

How do you not overcook Asparagus?

Grill for two minutes and then rotate the asparagus. You should see some light Sear Marks. Grill for another two minutes then take off the grill. If you have extremely thin Asparagus, limit the grill time to two minutes total. Extremely thick Asparagus should have an increase in grill time to 5 minutes.

If you want to learn more about grilling Asparagus then check out this other post from Sear Marks about Asparagus on the Grill

Once cooled, cut the asparagus into two inch pieces.  Then, add them to the cooked peas. Frozen peas work well with this recipe and only need a quick boil in hot water. Finish the recipe up with cut up avocado. This brings a great creaminess to go along with the crunchiness of the asparagus and peas.

Time to bring some acidity to the recipe. Stir in homemade lemon vinaigrette which brings in a certain freshness to the recipe and balances out the woodiness of the Grilled Asparagus.

Grilled Asparagus Peas in a Lemon Vinaigretted

How do you make lemon vinaigrette?

A simple lemon vinaigrette perfects this recipe and it’s worth the time to make your own instead of buying a bottle in the grocery store. Two squeezed lemons, a teaspoon of mustard, a pinch of garlic powder and black pepper should be put in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk and drizzle in olive oil. For this recipe you should need about a 1/3 of a cup. The olive oil will incorporate with the other ingredients and provide great flavor.

Asparagus on the grill

Tips for delicious Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette

• Biggest tip to give is don’t over grill the asparagus. You want them to still have a crunch after grilling, but have some grill marks.
• Great recipe served cool, so make it ahead before your friends and family come to the party!
• Take the extra time to make your own Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Use a good quality olive oil for the Vinaigrette.

Grilled Chopped Asparagus with Peas and Avocado in a Lemon Vinaigrette

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Grilled Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette

By Drew – Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Looking for a healthy grilling side for your next cook out? Grilled Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing healthy side dish recipe that brings nothing but compliments from party guests.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of Asparagus (should be about 20 per bunch)
• 12 ounce bag of Peas
• 2 medium sized avocados
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• 2 lemons
• garlic powder
• teaspoon mustard

Instructions

1

Bring your clean grill up to 400 degrees F

2

Break the last 1 1/2 inches off the back of the Asparagus

3

Drizzle Asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle a little salt over Asparagus

4

Place Asparagus on grill grates over direct heat

5

Grill for two minutes then rotate and grill for another two minutes on medium heat.

6

Take off and let cool

7

Boil Peas and let cool

8

Cut Avocado into 1 inch cubes

9

Cut Asparagus into 2 inch pieces

10

For Lemon Vinaigrette

11

Juice two lemons into a mixing bowl

12

Remove any seed if they fell into the bowl

13

Add Teaspoon of Mustard

14

Add pinch of salt and pepper

15

Incorporate and whisk 1/3 cup of olive oil into the mixing bowl.

16

Add Vinaigrette too other ingredients and lightly mix.

17

Plate and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Notes

Serve cool. Don't over grill Asparagus. Use a good quality olive oil.